Why Do Pirate Fans Hate Each Other?
Pittsburgh Pirates fans have been divided into different camps in recent years. The vitriol towards how to 'fan' is a result of Bob Nutting's ownership. [...]
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The Different Levels Of Pittsburgh Pirate Fandom
People enjoy watching and consuming the Pittsburgh Pirates on different levels. It's OK if you are on a different level than someone else. But which level? [...]
When Millionaires Fight With Billionaires
At times, fans seemingly choose to side with a player's point of view about value over ownership's point of view on value. Other times, not. [...]
The Economics of Free Agency: Is it Economically Sound?
Many fans are hoping for big free agent signings this offseason–like Yasmani Grandal and Manny Machado–but is that the best team-building strategy? Photo by [...]
Spend Nutting, Win Nutting? Not So Fast ?The Correlation Between Spending and Value
Ethan looks at the correlation between spending and success via three different categories for teams this season. Does money on payroll = success? [...]
Trading Vazquez Is The Best Worst Thing To Do
The public outcry would be deafening, but the return could help truly rebuild the Pirates. [...]
When Will People Start Showing Up At PNC Park Again?
The Pirates are fun and they are winning. Now that the Eternal Winter is over, will the Eternal Hatred of Nutting recede too? [...]
Are the Forbes Franchise Valuations Worth Your Time?
Ethan looks at the Forbes valuations from an accounting perspective. [...]
Sorry Pirates ? Fans, But The MLBPA Grievance Is A Farce
The yet-unresolved grievance by MLBPA against the Pirates was just window dressing to soothe player gripes about this past offseason. [...]
Where the Pirates Truly Went Off the Rails
Bye, guys.Photo via Presswire It’s almost impossible to have an honest conversation about the Pirates again. During the twenty years of losing, you could occasionally [...]
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